MYSIOAMEWTMMAlTWOAM: Chapter 97

 Glossary

· Gu Jinghui (顾靖晖): The male protagonist, the Marquis of Dingbei.

·Jin Canjiang (金参将): A military officer under Gu Jinghui's command.

·Qin Yuan (秦鸢): The female protagonist, the Marquise of Dingbei.

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Chapter 97: Praise, Praise, Praise, Praise, Praise

Hearing this, everyone was taken aback and looked toward the Marquis.

His jade-white face was now tinged with a faint flush, perhaps from the heat of the drink. The collar of his dark blue gauze robe was open wide, his sleeves rolled up loosely. His usually sharp eyes were lowered in relaxed ease as he gazed softly at the wine cup in his hand. He carried an indescribable air of graceful, unrestrained charm.

These men were masters of riding, hunting, and drills, not masters of vocabulary. They could only think: the General is so damn handsome.

They couldn't get enough of looking.

The Marquis's handsome face had been hidden behind that beard. Though they'd seen him clean-shaven at the wedding, seeing him again now, he was still extraordinarily good-looking.

Remembering that glimpse of the bride in the bridal chamber made them feel a bit sour.

The Marquise was also unbelievably beautiful. If they had a wife like that, forget her being clingy—even if she kicked them daily, they'd enshrine her like a goddess.

But the General thought she was too clingy.

Really…

Jin Canjiang said, "The General is full of vigor. The Madame must adore you. Let me give you advice. Women… you can't be too distant or too close. If you're too good to them, they lose all sense of bounds. Even the sages said women are difficult. The more infatuated she is, the more she clings, wishing to wrap herself around you so no other woman comes near. I suffered that torment. When I took my first concubine, the tigress at home wanted to slaughter me with a kitchen knife."

Everyone roared with laughter.

Jin Canjiang continued, "That tigress, only I can tame her. She was a spitfire in her youth. Now she's meek, doesn't dare throw tantrums. The concubines are obedient too. I'm not the type to favor a concubine over the wife. I dote on them, but they'd never dare overstep."

Everyone chorused, "Exactly right."

The Marquis cleared his throat lightly. "...My wife naturally adores me. She thinks of me in everything, her heart is full of me. She's not the jealous type. Her voice is soft, very pleasant…"

Jin Canjiang fell silent, drained his cup.

The Marquis flicked his robe. "Everything I eat, wear, and use is managed by my wife. Before I came to camp, she couldn't bear to part. She personally sorted my clothes and accessories for each day, packed them in order, and told the servants to remind me to eat and change on time. I'm used to doing things myself. I'm not that fussy, am I?"

Jin Canjiang said sourly, "No wonder the General isn't in uniform today. This was matched by the Madame. Looks quite handsome."

The Marquis set down his cup, somewhat impatient. "Yes. At home, she insists on dressing and undressing me. She personally ties on my scent pouch, seal, and jade pendants. So slow. Truly aggravating."

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Several men's faces twitched.

What kind of heavenly life was this?

And he complained?

Jin Canjiang was speechless.

The Marquis said helplessly, "I don't know what to do. She's so much younger, a delicate daughter from a civil official's family. If I refused, what if she cried? I don't know how to comfort her, so I let her have her way. But… what she picks really is much more handsome."

His narrow eyes swept over his stunned men. The Marquis, looking pleased, took a sip. "You can't imagine—someone so delicate argued with my sixth sister-in-law and my sister for my sake. My sister is spoiled, runs wild, and she subdued her. There are rumors that the children are mine, that I'll take the widow as a concubine. Even my sister believed it. But my wife? Didn't believe a word. She felt sorry for me, said I was just repaying a debt, yet got portrayed like that. She felt indignant for me."

The Marquis sighed emotionally. "Tell me, she's so young, so delicate, yet to protect me, she'd risk anything. Not even afraid of angering my mother."

The subordinates were confused. So the widow becoming a concubine was false?

This…

And it made their hearts ache with envy.

Usually, they were the ones showing off. Today, the General's show was too much to bear.

Jin Canjiang said quickly, "The General has married a virtuous wife! A toast!"

Everyone echoed, "Yes! The Madame is the Chancellor's daughter. Very learned. Drink!"

The Marquis drank heartily, set his cup down, serious. "My father-in-law's erudition goes without saying—he's the Chancellor. My wife studied with him, is exceptionally talented. You'd never imagine—she composes poetry, explains stories from books clearly. My mother says her explanations make sense, that I'm fortunate to have married her. In the evenings, drinking tea, the sound of insects inspires poetry in her. I don't understand, but it sounds beautiful. Literary folk are different."

Everyone was silent.

The Marquis poured himself another drink. "My father-in-law gave me a book, told me to study, become a scholarly general like Lu Xun. I didn't want to read it, but my wife said, 'Even Guan Yu read this.'"

Mentioning Guan Yu perked everyone up.

The Marquis sighed. "I thought—my father-in-law is thoughtful. When Cao Cao tested Guan Yu's loyalty, Guan Yu read all night, earning Cao Cao's admiration. Who do we admire most if not Lord Guan? I must study this book. Downtime in camp, I'll study diligently. Can't disappoint my wife and father-in-law. Maybe I can become as famous as Lu Xun."

Everyone was silent.

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"With such a wife and in-laws, the General can do it," Jin Canjiang and others said enviously, toasting again.

They were almost too envious to drink.

The General, not marrying, then marrying such perfection.

Truly… the General is the General. One can only look up.

As drinking grew merry, someone winked at the Marquis. "As they say, 'Pillow fights end at the bedfoot.' The Marquis is heroic, the Madame devoted, her heart entirely on you. How can you bear to stay at camp?"

Jin Canjiang spat. "What do you know? The General trained in disciplines since childhood. Even married, he can exercise restraint. You can't compare."

Gu Jinghui was puzzled.

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